Compersion Is Not Required: The Myth of Being the Perfect Polyamorous Partner

If you've spent any time in ethical non-monogamy spaces, you've probably heard the word compersion.

Compersion is often described as the feeling of joy, happiness, or excitement when your partner experiences joy with someone else. Some people describe it as the opposite of jealousy.

And while compersion can be a beautiful experience, somewhere along the way many people received a message that sounds something like this:

"If I'm really good at polyamory, I should feel compersion all the time."